Directions

Mark German

Directions

Directions
What diverse paths our lives lead.
This scene of two women – one with a mental ailment, speaking to the passing vehicles, directing them – the other, oblivious, reading a text message, captured my attention and left me meditating on paths we choose, and the ones that are beyond our choice.


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Directions by Mark German
Directions by Mark German
  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Absolutely compelling and thought provoking image, a Fabulous story told, thanks.

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    This is a great capture and great story.

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh

    So much in this. The poster, the refections in the window, the gazing into …well somewhere and the concentrated look…

    Superb once again Mark =)

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    The woman directing the traffic has such harrowing eyes and sad face. Makes you wonder what is going through her mind. This is very strong, thought provoking, brilliantly executed work.

  • Carisma

    Carisma

    Great natural shot and expressions! So much more impact in B&W!!!

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    I can’t escape your description, for it leads me to see this image in such a way, other than just optic….
    I’ve still goosebumps, wonderful work…...................

  • Christina Martin

    Christina Martin

    She does look a little mental LOL! Love this Great capture…

  • Greg Halliday

    Greg Halliday

    Good capture. A bi of a comment on modern society as well, two humans wihtin arms reach and one is using the mobel to text someone else…

  • Greg Halliday

    Greg Halliday

    Maybe she’s calling for backup due to the phsyco woman in front of her??

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German

    the expression on that woman’s hand mark!.....what a character! a real story behind a story in this one!

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    It is hard to see at this size – but the woman’s other hand is almost in a supplication pose.

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Yes,i guess we are what we don’t see,our minds,and the rest is really window dressing,a top capture and observation,Mark!!!!

  • Brad Sumner GLP

    Brad Sumner GLP

    Mark, you have captured another one of those moments that you are so great at doing! Fantastic!

  • marieancolie

    marieancolie

    moving to tears

  • elisab

    elisab

    Nice story to go with the photo. Life is so complicated and cameras tell us their own story.

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is a wonderful captured moment Mark!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Awesome capture this is great
    So much detail its well done

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect capture

  • ~ Selle

    ~ Selle

    For me, the ‘hello’ in the background really add to the story. This is geat work.

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    A fine insight into life in general Mark. As a society we too often ignore mental illness.
    A fine piece of photography.

  • Jessica  Tremp

    Jessica Tremp

    great expression captured

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    great piece of reality captured!

  • mick8585

    mick8585

    Pure humanity here. Well seen.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Heart rending sight, in so many ways. Well captured, Mark, and a great social documentary.

  • ozjami

    ozjami

    A great human story unfolding there Mark…..Brillant Capture~

  • transmute

    transmute

    I love it how you’ve frozen this moment Mark and a whole narrative and meditation springs from it.

  • fabricedeloor

    fabricedeloor

    super funny and incredibly nice!!

  • Anthony Pierce

    Anthony Pierce

    Isn’t amazing how modern technology makes us oblivious to everything around us?!

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    ...................sigh. To me this shows your sensitivity to the world we live in, and the people who inhabit it. Freaking sensational Mark.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    this is incredibly moving and you have sensitively captured the indifference (and sometime fear of what we don’t understand) that is out there. What does it for me is the lady who is directing the traffic, it’s her eyes – we barely see them but they tell most of the story. Beautiful work Mark.

  • Simon Mears

    Simon Mears

    it really is in the eyes. i’m not gonna be hypocritical here, if that was me next to her, i’d be on the phone too.. great capture.

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    One of the best street shots ever. It’s as if it where set up (staged) or part of a movie scene. The story has a great emotional impact on the state of our society.

    P.S. Killer new avatar Mark.

  • melissa spalding

    melissa spalding

    he-he-he! i know i’ve been there a few times! direction are not one of my strengths! great shot! i love all the tones in it! you really are one of the most inspiring artists that i watch. thanks

  • David McAuley

    David McAuley

    Strong image Mark, each engrossed in their own world.

  • hcroft

    hcroft

    Excellent – You capture people really well – glad I’ve found your work

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Exceptional capture!

  • genevievem

    genevievem

    this is a really interesting shot, it reminds me of “the diner” by sculpture artist george segal, something about the stilness of the people.

  • maka1967

    maka1967

    great shot! it tells so much!

  • Sam Young

    Sam Young

    its a good photo but your description adds to it immensely

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer 9 days ago

    Hi there! Would you consider joining Oh So Emotional and submitting this piece for our current emotion of Confusion? Pretty Please?

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